City Council

680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes Thursday, April 11, 2024, 7:30 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Present: Mayor Rebecca L Noah Casper, Council President Burtenshaw, Councilor Radford, Councilor Michelle Ziel-Dingman, Councilor Freeman, Councilor Francis; and Councilor Larsen Also present: All available Department Directors Micheal Kirkham, City Attorney Corrin Wilde, City Clerk 2. Pledge of Allegiance Bear Prairie led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment No one appeared. 4. Consent Agenda A. Idaho Falls Power. 1. Purchase and Sale Agreement with Andco Leasing LC. Idaho Falls Power and Andco Leasing LC have agreed on a fifteen (15) foot utility easement for a gas, fiber, and power line. Council approved to Ratify the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Andco Leasing, LLC, dba Andco Leasing LC for a utility easement for the Peaking Plant for a total amount of $75,000. B. Office of the City Clerk 1. Minutes from Council Meetings. City Council Meeting March 28, 2024. 2. License Applications It was moved by President Burtenshaw, seconded by Councilor Larsen to approve, accept, or receive all items on the Consent Agenda according to the recommendations presented. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Francis, Freeman, Dingman, Radford, Burtenshaw. Nay – None 5. Regular Agenda A. Idaho Falls Power 1) IFP 24-20 Rack Substation and Lower Plant Decorative Wall.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes IFP solicited bids for an eight (8) foot decorative, concrete wall with iron gates for the Lower Power Plant. The engineer’s estimated cost was $72,225. IFP received one bid from the Castle Facility Group of Meridian, MS for $498,004. IFP recommends rejecting the bid and authorizing staff to procure the goods and services on the open market in accordance with Idaho Code § 67-2805(1)(e). General Manager Bear Prairie explained that the proposed concrete wall closely resembles those found along Sunnyside Rd. Its primary purpose is to enhance security and protect our site, and it is considered the new industry standard for substations. Beyond functionality, this wall contributes to the visual appeal, adding beautification and character. GM Prairie states that as part of a larger project, they remain committed to beautifying and revitalizing the vicinity near the lower plant. Ongoing efforts include creating parking spaces and improving access to the nearby green belt. He says the sole bid received exceeded initial estimates, but he is confident that we can secure a revised bid that better aligns with our projections. GM Prairie points out that while they may not achieve the engineers' original estimates from two years ago due to market fluctuations, he anticipates a significantly improved cost. GM Prairie requests that the Council reject this bid and authorize seeking a lower price to bring back for approval. Councilor Freeman pointed out that this Bid came in at nearly half a million dollars, and our estimated cost was under a hundred thousand dollars and is way out of the range that we expected to pay for this. Councilor Dingman agreed. It was moved by Councilor Freeman, seconded by Councilor Dingman to reject the bid received from Castle Construction for Project No. IFP 24-20, that Council finds that it is impractical or impossible to obtain three (3) bids for the decorative wall project and direct the Mayor and City Staff to acquire the work on the open market from a qualified public works contractor. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Larsen Radford, Burtenshaw. Nay – None B. Municipal Services 1) Addition to Public Works Fleet - One 2024 Chevrolet 3500 HD Silverado. This request is for an advanced purchase of a Public Works Water division vehicle to replace a pool vehicle the department has been renting for several years. This request was scheduled to come in FY24- 25. However, the request to purchase this new fleet vehicle is being made early to take advantage of the vehicle’s immediate availability, thus avoiding what has commonly become a year-long wait for service vehicles to be ordered and placed into inventory. Director Alexander presented the agenda item for the Public Works Department. She says the auto industry has resumed vehicle production, including larger vehicles used by Public Works. We received a notification from Chevrolet about available trucks. The Public Works department has expressed a genuine need for a new truck. Currently, they rely on a borrowed vehicle and pay pull rates for its use. Originally, the replacement for this vehicle was scheduled for either this year or the following year. However, given this opportunity, they would like to proactively purchase the new truck as soon as it rolls off the assembly line. The intention is to allocate it for use in the water division. Public Works will adjust its capital funding to facilitate the acquisition of this vehicle before the start of the next fiscal year.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes It was moved by Councilor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councilor Larsen to accept and approve the purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet 3500 HD Silverado from the State of Idaho purchasing contract SBPO18200325, from Smith Chevrolet for a total of $48,110.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Dingman, Burtenshaw, Francis, Freeman, Larsen, Radford. Nay -None. C. Parks & Recreation 1) Approval of Playground Equipment for Parks and Recreation Great Western is a division of GameTime, a Playcore Company, and a member of the OMNIA Partners purchasing cooperative contract 4003751. The total price for the playground equipment for 20th Street Park is $56,820.77 and $89,935.44 for South Capital Park. The Parks and Recreation Department conducted an online survey asking for the public's help in picking the next playground designs for Idaho Falls. More than 950 individuals from within the community contributed to the survey and these two playgrounds were the incontestable top choices. Director Holm stated that these two playgrounds for consideration would be located at 20th Street Park and South Capital Park. Typically, they allocate funds in their budget to replace existing playgrounds in our community with updated, ADA-compliant playgrounds. They reached out to three different companies in our region for playground proposals and received a total of five options. This year, they embarked on a new approach by launching a community survey, facilitated by the Public Information Office, to gather input on the playgrounds. Over 950 community members participated, contributing to the decision-making process. Based on this input, they have decided to proceed with the two playgrounds that align with community preferences. Director Holm now seeks approval to move forward with the proposed quotes and finalize the purchase of these playgrounds. Councilor Francis confirmed that these will replace existing playground equipment. Director Holm agreed that these will be replacing older non-compliant or dilapidated playgrounds that exist. Councilor Larsen asked if we are using a vendor that we are familiar with. Director Holm agreed that we do a lot of business with them in the range of approximately ten structures within our community including schools. Council President Burtenshaw inquired about the wood chips surrounding the playground equipment and wanted to know if they were ADA-compliant. Director Holm confirmed that they are indeed ADA- compliant. However, he mentioned that they are less accessible than some other surfacing options. This feedback from the community has sparked conversations about the need for a more accessible playground and the distinction between ADA compliance and ADA accessibility. Mayor Casper then asked for an example of a playground surface that is ADA-accessible. Director Holm explained that our community has two such examples. One is the all-access playground, which features a foam surface that is poured in place but is quite expensive. The other example typically uses tiles, although these tend to shift and split over time, posing a trip hazard. As a result, the decision has been made to use wood chips on the playground.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes When Mayor Casper inquired about the number of playgrounds still on the non-compliant list, Director Holm clarified that we have approximately 5 years left to replace playgrounds at a rate of two per year. Some of the existing playgrounds are older and dilapidated, necessitating replacement. For instance, the playground at South Capital was originally installed in 1997, while the one at 20th Street Park dates back to 2001. Typically, a playground’s lifespan is 20 to 25 years, but using a foamy surface would reduce that expectancy to around 10 years, as Mayor Casper pointed out, and Director Holm agreed. It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Dingman to accept, and approve the quotes to purchase playground equipment from Great Western Recreation for a total of $146,756.21. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Freeman, Francis, Larsen, Radford, Burtenshaw, Dingman. Nay -None. D. Public Works 1) 1635 1st Street Right-of-Way Plat. For consideration is a Right-of-Way Plat for the northern portion of 1635 1st Street. The purpose of the plat is to transfer that portion of 1st Street shown in the plat as public right-of-way. Director Fredericksen stated that this property is along 1st Street near to Walgreens and WinCo close to Woodruff Ave. The Plat intends to show the property that already exists for the roadway there and confirm that it is to be used as a public Right-of-Way. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Francis to accept the Right-of-Way Plat for 1635 1st Street and give authorization for Mayor and city staff to sign the document. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Francis, Dingman, Freeman, Larsen, Radford, Burtenshaw. Nay - None. 2) Development Agreement for City of Ammon, Riviera Park Subdivision. Riviera Park Subdivision is a development within the City of Ammon adjacent to 25th East (Hitt Road) and north of Lincoln Road. The Agreement identifies developer responsibilities including the design and construction of road improvements for 25th East (Hitt Road). Specific requirements are covered within Exhibit B, Special Conditions of the Agreement. Director Fredericksen presented a development agreement for Riviera Park Subdivision which is in the City of Ammon. The reason that this agreement is being presented for Council’s consideration is that it is adjacent to 25th East (Hitt Road) and is immediately East of Costco. The development agreement, negotiated between city staff and the developer, outlines special conditions in Exhibit B. These conditions address Right of Way, Easement dedication, access points, street improvements (including illumination), and landscape maintenance. Director Fredericksen highlighted a significant dollar figure in Exhibit B. The developer has agreed to pay $99,250 in lieu of constructing lighting. The reason for this is that lighting already exists on the Western side, which would be extended along Costco. However, the development extends beyond our city boundary on the East side, and the lighting will not be able to be  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes installed at this time. Councilor Francis wanted to clarify that we will be installing the lighting but they would have already paid for it. Director Fredericksen agreed. Councilor Francis also asked for clarification regarding the maintenance of the curb and gutter. Director Fredericksen explained that the street Right of Way is 114 feet wide and goes well beyond the sidewalk. The sidewalk is a public Right of Way that is maintained by the City of Idaho Falls. Landscape maintenance will be done by the developer on the East side of the roadway. Director Fredericksen explained that 25th East (Hitt Road) is the dividing line between the City of Idaho Falls and the City of Ammon and a lot of discussion has taken place regarding that over the years. It is difficult to maintain a roadway just to the center line so we have had an agreement with Ammon that the City of Idaho Falls will take the Right of Way and maintain the roadway and so as we see development on the East side of 25th East we always have a development agreement that is associated with that development and Ammon pays for half of the roadway and dedicates all the needed Right of Ways and easements associated with that as well. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Francis to approve the Riviera Park Subdivision Development Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Dingman, Radford, Francis, Burtenshaw, Larsen, Freeman. Nay - None. 3) Professional Services Agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC., for Construction Engineering and Inspection for the Meppen Canal Trail Project. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a contract to provide construction engineering and inspection assistance for the Meppen Canal Trail project. Director Fredericksen stated that as indicated in the agreement Atlas will help with the Construction administration and the cost is set at a not-to-exceed amount of 90,749 dollars this agreement utilizes the same match rate that we usually see in our transportation projects and that we will pay 7.34 percent of that cost. Councilor Francis confirmed that this project will be completed by the end of the summer. Mayor Casper noted that it is exciting when we open a new trail and highlighted the benefit of sharing only a portion of the cost with taxpayers. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Francis to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC. And authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Burtenshaw, Larsen, Dingman, Radford, Freeman, Francis. Nay - None. E. Community Development Services 1) Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Snake River West Urban Renewal District Being presented is a resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Snake River West Urban Renewal District. This is the first step required by Idaho statute in creating a new urban renewal district. The report reviews the criteria for establishing a district and determines which of the criteria are met for the site. The statute requires that only one of the criteria be met. If the Council approves the report, the  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency (IFRA) will then be authorized to draft an urban renewal district plan, which will also come back for Council approval. The IFRA board reviewed this report on February 15, 2024, and approved the document. Council President Burtenshaw has voluntarily recused herself from participating in discussions related to this agenda item, as well as any matters concerning the specific property in question, including annexation and initial zoning considerations. Council President Burtenshaw stepped down from the dais and took a seat in the audience area. Director Sanner introduced Brad Cramer, who will be presenting. Mr. Cramer represents Perspective Planning and Consulting and is here to present the eligibility report for the Snake River West Urban Renewal District. Mr. Cramer noted that he has been engaged by the Redevelopment Agency as an impartial party and does not represent the developer. His assessment will determine whether the properties meet the 15 criteria outlined in state statute, making them eligible for creating an urban renewal district. Approval of this report does not obligate the district’s creation. Mr. Cramer presents the Council with a PowerPoint presentation. Slide 1 indicates existing urban renewal districts in the area. In the pink color is the River Commons district that covers a large portion of Snake River Landing and the Eagle Ridge Boundary in Blue. He noted that in the blue you will see two parcels that are not included and the road stretches around them. Those parcels are the catalysts for this application. He indicated that they were not initially included in the Eagle Ridge district because they are currently in the County which is allowable if the property owners and the County Commissioners agree to be included in a city urban renewal district. In this case, the County Commissioners did agree but the property owners did not. He said these parcels were excluded and Pioneer Rd. went around the parcels and then picked up the parcel on the southwest (triangle in blue). Those two parcels are not being requested for inclusion in a district. What is also happening is that a portion of Eagle Ridge is being De-Annexed from the Eagle Ridge boundary as indicated in Slide-2 in yellow as well as Pioneer Road. Mr. Cramer stated that the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency determined that it is best to De-Annex the triangle portion on the Southwest as well as Pioneer Rd. from Eagle Ridge and include it along with those two parcels as part of the Snake River West application. Slide 3 Indicates parcel labels. Parcel A indicates the two parcels that were not part of the original Eagle Ridge and Parcel B indicates Pioneer Rd and the triangle portion in the Southwest. This is important because within the Eligibility report parcel A only met one of the criteria on its independent of parcel B. Most of the Eligibility centers around Pioneer Rd and parcel B. Slide-4 Aerial view of the parcels from 1969 The entire area is in yellow and not much has changed since 1969. Slide-5 Aerial view of the parcels from 2023, Mr. Cramer noted not a lot has changed. East side of parcel A you see buildings and those have all been demolished they are not currently on the side. Slide – 6 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cramer indicated that these areas are shown as green belt mixed uses that are consistent with what else is in the area, including Snake River Landing. Slide-7 zoning map. Mr. Cramer stated that parcel A is annexed into zone Central Commercial. Parcel B is currently in the County and is on the agenda tonight to be annexed into the city with zoning of Central Commercial. Slide – 8 Criterion 1- Substantial Number of Deteriorating Structures Deterioration of Site. Mr. Cramer stated that the building on parcel A has been demolished so it does not meet this criterion on its own, however, parcel B does, and parcel A will if parcel B is included. He indicated that the reason he is indicating if parcel B is included is because it still would have  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes to De-Annexed and that would have to be a decision that the Council will have to make and will come to you at a future date. If the Council decided not to De-Annex, then he wanted to make sure it was clear when parcel B was eligible and went parcel A was eligible independently. This will cover both scenarios. Slide- 9 Criterion 2: age of obsolescence (if parcel B is included, the criterion is met) because the buildings on parcel A have been demolished it does not meet it independently. Slide-10 Criteria 3,4, and 5. 3: Defective or Inadequate Street layout. Mr. Cramer says this criterion is met. 4: Outmoded Street Pattern. Mr. Cramer says this criterion is met. 5: Need for correlation of area with other areas by streets and modern traffic requirements. Mr. Cramer says this criterion is met. Mr. Cramer indicated that defective or inadequate street layouts are met largely because of Pioneer Rd. and the s-curve that creates a number of scenarios that cause this area to meet the criteria of the Idaho statutes. Slide-11 Criteria 6: Faulty Lot Layout. If parcel B and Pioneer Road are included, the criterion is met. Slide- 12 Criterion 7: Unsuitable topography. Mr. Cramer says the criterion is not met. Normally what we look for here is shallow lava rock or basalt or steep elevation changes. Slide-13 Criteria 8, and 12. 8: Insanitary or unsafe conditions. Mr. Cramer says that if Pioneer is included, the criterion is met. 12: Conditions that endanger life or property. Mr. Cramer says if Pioneer Rd. is included, the criterion is met. Mr. Cramer indicated that evening events at the Mountain America Center parking lot, where cars were also parking on Pioneer Rd. The issue arises when pedestrians try to cross the street, as there’s minimal warning for oncoming vehicles making the free-flowing turn onto that street. Mr. Cramer says if Pioneer Rd is included criteria 8 and 12 are met. Criteria 9, 10, and 11 were criteria that were not met. 9: Diversity of ownership. 10: Tax or Special Assessment Delinquency. 11: Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title. Mr. Cramer says that criteria 10 and 11 were not evaluated. Criteria 13: Impairs or Arrests Sound Growth – Criterion is met. 14: Retards Development of the Area – Criterion is met. 15: Economic Underdevelopment and Economic Disuse – Criterion is met. Mr. Cramer says the unique challenge for this parcel is the absence of shared development costs due to the lack of two developable sides of the road. Consequently, all expenses fall solely on the one developer, with no other opportunities for cost-sharing except through a public- private partnership like an Urban Renewal District. Mr. Cramer cites this as the reason criteria 13 and 14 are fulfilled. Slide- 19 Summary: Indicates dependence on either parcel B or Pioneer Rd. being included in the final boundary. - 1: Criterion is met* - 2: Criterion is met* - 3,4,5: Criteria are met* - 6: Criterion is met* - 7: Criterion is not met - 8,12: Criteria are met* - 9,10,11: Criteria are not met - 13*,14*,15: Criteria are met Mr. Cramer is examining whether creating a district would lead to a scenario where all Urban Renewal Areas (URAs) in the city, with base evaluations exceeding 10% of the city’s total evaluation, could meet that requirement. Slide 20 discusses the 10% limit on assessed valuation within Urban Renewal Areas (URAs). Mr. Cramer mentioned that even if this district and other proposed districts were established, their combined evaluation would be less than 1% of the city’s overall assessment.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Resolution approving the Eligibility Report for the Snake River West Urban Renewal District and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Radford, Freeman, Francis, Dingman, Larsen Nay - None. Council President Burtenshaw Recused. RESOLUTION 2024-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, DETERMINING A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE SNAKE RIVER WEST AREA, TO BE A DETERIORATED AREA AND/OR A DETERIORATING AREA AS DEFINED BY IDAHO CODE SECTIONS 50-2018(8), (9) AND 50-2903(8); DIRECTING THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE IDAHO FALLS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO COMMENCE THE PREPARATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WHICH PLAN MAY INCLUDE REVENUE ALLOCATION PROVISIONS FOR ALL OR PART OF THE AREA; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. 2) Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards, Action Sports Addition Division No. 2. Presented is an application for the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for Action Sports Addition Division No. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its November 14, 2023, meeting and unanimously voted to recommend approval of the final plat to the Mayor and City Council as presented. Director Sanner highlighted that the applicant requested that language be added to the plat to accommodate a 26-foot wide Public Utility Easement (PUE) with the proposed 26-foot wide Cross Access Easement (CAE) on the northern portions of Lots 2 and 3 of the Action Sports Addition Final Plat. The easement intends to allow a sewer utility line to run under the ground in the cross-access easement. Councilor Francis stated that as he read it there is access on to Lincoln Road from this plat but he didn’t see it. Director Sanner clarified that the access easement only extends to Holli Park Dr. Barry Bane from Connect Engineering explained that the plan intentionally includes only one access point from Lincoln Rd. to allow multiple lots to share the same access. Councilor Francis questioned whether Lincoln is an arterial road, and Mr. Bane confirmed it. The goal is to limit access points, which caught Councilor Francis’s attention. Mr. Bane clarified that only one access point will remain from Lincoln, and the cross- access easement will serve other lots coming off Holli Park Dr., minimizing traffic from Lincoln and avoiding additional access points to it. It was moved by Councilor Radford, seconded by Councilor Larsen to approve the Development Agreement as described by Director Sanner for the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition Division No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Francis, Radford, Dingman, Burtenshaw, Freeman. Nay - None.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes It was moved by Councilor Radford, seconded by Councilor Larsen to accept or Approve the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition Division No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign said Final Plat. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Burtenshaw, Dingman, Freeman, Francis, Radford. Nay - None. It was moved by Councilor Radford, seconded by Councilor Larsen to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Final Plat for Action Sports Addition Division No. 2 and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Freeman, Radford, Burtenshaw, Francis, Dingman, Larsen. Nay - None. 3) Quasi-judicial Public Hearing-Rezone from I&M, Industrial and Manufacturing to HC, Highway Commercial, Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards on approximately 3.671 acres, Part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 24 and the Northeast ¼ of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. For consideration is the application for Rezoning from I&M to HC, Zoning Ordinance, and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 3.671 acres, Part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 24 and the Northeast ¼ of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at its March 5, 2024, meeting and unanimously voted to recommend approval of the zone change from I&M to HC to the Mayor and City Council as presented. Mayor Casper opened the hearing and ordered that all testimony and materials presented become part of the permanent record. Applicant: Clint Jolley from HLE Inc. 101 South Park Ave. Idaho Falls. Mr. Jolley refers to the PowerPoint presentation to describe the location of the property. South of Pancheri and West of Yellowstone, just south of Candlewood Suites. He says they are requesting to rezone from I&M to HC Zone which will match Candlewood suites and the property against Yellowstone. This fits with the city’s comprehensive plan and the HC zone will be better suited to be adjacent to the path along the river. Director Sanner appeared. He stated that the property is located at 1740 South Yellowstone Hwy which is Southwest of Yellowstone Hwy and Pancheri. Director Sanner stated that what is being requested is that the property be rezoned from I&M or Industrial to the Highway Commercial which does exist just to the North. The property has three different transects that cut across the property being Industrial mixed-use centers and corridors as well as Urban Core. Highway Commercial meets two of those so it becomes the purview of the City Council but it does meet the comprehensive plan, the majority of the property to the East is in the urban core which does allow for commercial uses and Highway Commercial matches what is to the North. This property is also in the airport-compatible land use overlay, it’s in the controlled development district. Slide-6 View of the property West of Yellowstone Ave. Slide-7 View of the Property facing South from Pancheri on City Pathway (looking South from Pancheri). Director Sanner stated that this item was presented to Planning and Zoning and they sent a unanimous positive recommendation to City Council and there were no public comments on this application. Public Comment: No one appeared.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes Mayor Casper declared the hearing to be closed. Council President Burtenshaw is excited to see this move from I&M to commercial and feels that it will be a great thing for along the river walk. Councilor Larsen agreed. Councilor Francis added that this will be a catalyst for change in this area and is happy that they worked out a temporary access. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Ordinance Rezoning approximately 3.671 acres, Part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 24 and the Northeast ¼ of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 37 East from I&M, Industrial to HC, Highway Commercial, under suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings and request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Burtenshaw, Dingman, Freeman, Francis, Radford. Nay - None. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3566 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.671 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS ORDINANCE FROM I&M, INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING, TO HC, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the Rezone from I&M to HC and give authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Freeman, Radford, Burtenshaw, Francis, Dingman, Larsen. Nay - None. 4) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 1 of 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning-Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 5.042 acres, part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. For consideration is an application for Annexation and Initial Zoning of CC, Central Commercial with the Controlled Development Airport Overlay Zone which includes the Annexation Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 5.042 acres, part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. On March 5, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the annexation with initial zoning of CC with the Controlled Development Airport Overlay Zone to the Mayor and City Council as presented. Council President Burtenshaw has recused herself from the agenda items regarding the Annexation and Initial zoning of the property described above.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes Mayor Casper opened the hearing and ordered that all testimony and materials presented become part of the permanent record. Applicant: US Development. Applicant did not appear. Director Sanner provided a staff report regarding the request to annex the property that is located at 1618 South Pioneer Rd. This is a category A annexation and it is located just north of the Mountain America Center. The applicant is requesting the CC Zone (Central Commercial) and the properties to the Northeast are zoned Central Commercial as well so it would be in conjunction with the adjacent properties. The property is located in the Mixed-use centers and corridors transect and the CC Zone does match with Imagine IF and is also located in the airport-compatible land use with the controlled development overlay. Public Comment: No one appeared. Mayor Casper Closed the Hearing. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Ordinance annexing approximately 5.042 acres, part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East; assign a Comprehensive Plan Designation of “Mixed-Use Centers and Corridors; “and under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings, request that it be read by title and published by summary. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye –Councilors Larsen, Radford, Dingman, Freeman, Francis. Nay - None. Council President Burtenshaw – Recused. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3567 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.042 ACRES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY WITH THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY AND STATE AUTHORITIES; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the annexation of approximately 5.042 acres, part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Radford, Francis, Dingman, Freeman. Nay - None. Council President Burtenshaw – Recused. 5) Legislative Public Hearing-Part 2 of the Annexation and Initial Zoning of CC, Central Commercial with the Controlled Development Airport Overlay Zone, Initial Zoning Ordinance and Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for approximately 5.042 acres, part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East.  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Ordinance establishing the initial zoning for CC, Central Commercial with the Controlled Development Airport Overlay Zone as shown in the Ordinance exhibits under a suspension of the rules requiring three complete and separate readings; and request that it be read by title and published by summary; that the City limits documents be amended to include the area annexed herewith; and that the City Planner be instructed to reflect said annexation, amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and initial zoning on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps located in the Planning office. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Radford, Dingman, Freeman, Francis. Nay - None. Council President Burtenshaw – Recused. At the request of Mayor Casper, the City Clerk read the ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 3568 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; PROVIDING FOR THE INITIAL ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 5.042 ACRES DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A OF THIS ORDINANCE AS CC ZONE; WITH THE AIRPORT OVERLAY OF CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT, AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE. It was moved by Councilor Larsen, seconded by Councilor Radford to approve the Reasoned Statement of Relevant Criteria and Standards for the initial zoning of CC, Central Commercial, with the Controlled Development Airport Overlay Zone, and give authorization for the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye – Councilors Larsen, Radford, Francis, Dingman, Freeman. Nay - None. 6) Cityworks Software and Building Permit Review Process Presentation. Director Wade Sanner presented the new Cityworks permit review software to the Mayor and City Council. He explained that Cityworks is an online permitting software that streamlines the permit review process. It allows applicants to submit applications, pay fees, track reviews, and schedule inspections online in real time. Director Sanner demonstrated how the software works, showing the application submission process, the distributed review process across different departments, and how applicants can view the status of their permits. He highlighted features like automatic notifications to applicants via email when tasks are completed. Director Sanner also explained how the new software and process reduced bottlenecks by ensuring complete applications, distributing workload across staff, and allowing parallel reviews. He noted they are typically meeting a 14-day review timeline now. Mayor Casper asked Director Sanner to clarify when impact fees are paid in the process. Director Sanner responded that impact fees are assessed when fees are paid, but the permit is not issued until impact fees are paid. Councilor Burtenshaw asked if existing permits in the process were moved to Cityworks. Director Sanner said all permits had been migrated over and the remaining permits in queue just await action from contractors. Councilor Larsen commented that the improved communication with applicants through  680 Park Avenue City Council Meeting Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Minutes automatic emails is a real benefit. Mayor Casper thanked Director Sanner and staff for their work in implementing the new system to address the backlog problem over the past year. 6. Announcements Mayor Casper provided the following announcements: - Tax Day is coming up on Monday, so be prepared if filing taxes. - The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a legislative session recap luncheon on Tuesday, at 11:30 AM at the Quality Inn Suites. - The City Club will have Lee Radford, the director of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency, speaking on April 25th at noon about the urban renewal process. Councilor Larsen commented that the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency does great work utilizing tax incremental financing and taking redevelopment seriously. Councilor Francis announced the following upcoming community events: - The Japanese American Citizen League is having its Day of Remembrance on April 20th at the ARTitorium, at 10:00 AM. - The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho gala fundraiser is on April 26th. - The Youth Association of Idaho Falls' Sister Cities is having a sushi fundraiser on May 10th. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM s/ Corrin Wilde s/Rebecca L. Noah Casper Corrin Wilde, City Clerk Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Mayor +